Augie Meyers, Legendary San Antonio Conjunto Musician, Dies at 85

The Grammy-winning keyboardist and member of the Texas Tornados was a beloved figure in the local music scene.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Augie Meyers, a San Antonio native and conjunto music legend known for hits like "Mendocino" and his work with the band Texas Tornados, has died at the age of 85. Meyers passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2026, with his wife Sara by his side. A memorial service for the public will be announced soon, and the family has thanked Meyers' friends and fans for their prayers during this time.

Why it matters

Meyers was a revered figure in the San Antonio music community, with his distinctive organ sound influencing artists across genres. As the last surviving member of the supergroup Texas Tornados, Meyers' passing marks the end of an era for the local music scene that he helped define.

The details

Meyers, a Grammy-award winning musician, was known for his work with the band Texas Tornados, which also featured legendary accordionist Flaco Jiménez, Doug Sahm, and Freddy Fender. The group first came together in 1989 while performing in San Francisco and went on to create the soundtrack for many family celebrations and nights spent dancing in San Antonio. Meyers was also known for his time with the Sir Douglas Quintet, a band that gained notoriety across Texas, especially in Austin, in the 1960s.

  • Meyers passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2026.
  • Just one month prior, a record that Meyers worked on, 'A Tribute To The King of Zydeco', won the award for Best Regional Roots Music Album at the 68th annual Grammy Awards.

The players

Augie Meyers

A San Antonio native and conjunto music legend known for hits like "Mendocino" and his work with the band Texas Tornados.

Texas Tornados

A supergroup composed of Meyers, legendary accordionist Flaco Jiménez, Doug Sahm, and Freddy Fender. The group first came together in 1989 while performing in San Francisco and went on to create the soundtrack for many family celebrations and nights spent dancing in San Antonio.

Sir Douglas Quintet

A band that Meyers was a part of, which gained notoriety across Texas, especially in Austin, in the 1960s.

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What they’re saying

“Knew you and loved your Tejano/Texas music soul all of my UT Austin college years and forever after. You were and will be remembered as a legendary musician and wonderful human.”

— Gloria McCollum, Fan (Social media)

“My condolences to his family. I loved dancing and listening to The group time and time again. My husband recently passed and he was happy when he heard them play. '(Hey Baby) Que Paso' will play in Heaven, and all the angels are dancing together.”

— Rosie Gracia, Houston resident (Social media)

What’s next

A memorial service for the public will be announced soon by Meyers' family.

The takeaway

Augie Meyers' passing marks the end of an era for the San Antonio music scene that he helped define. As the last surviving member of the iconic Texas Tornados, Meyers' distinctive sound and influence will be deeply missed by his legions of fans and the local community he called home.